Feature Search

  • local Sheriff's provide hero's final ride home

    The Hillsborough County Sheriff's office in partnership with members of Team MacDill conducted a fallen hero's dignified transfer here for the second day in a row July 18.Over the years' service members have given the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Since 2009 the Hillsborough County Sheriff's

  • Look out, here come the black vests!

    "The IG is coming, watch out" seems to be a common thought as personnel wearing black vests arrive with pens ready to write down any deficiencies they see on their evaluation checklists.However, the purpose of the Inspector General Inspection team is not to find a reason to fail a unit, but to help

  • MacBones returns, ready to promote Team MacDill safety

    Partially hidden in the 6th Air Mobility Wing headquarters building at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, exists an Airman whose biggest concern is safety.His career, which has required him to endure normally painful or deadly situations, was put on hiatus a few years ago. However, this Airman decided

  • MacDill Airman begins new journey on Air Force Cycling Team

    An Airman cyclist, donned in blue-and-white Air Force spandex notices a fellow cyclist has a broken bicycle. He pulls to the side of the road and offers assistance.The Airman helps fix the bike, but it can only be used in a high gear, making the Iowan hills a challenging prospect. Seven miles

  • MacDill Airman mitigates COVID-19 with innovation

    While some are looking for ways to distract themselves, some are making the most of it by finding ways to support relief efforts. Hurrey has used his social distancing time to fabricate adjustable straps that help hold any mask in place. These 3D printed straps help alleviate the strain on the ears

  • MacDill Airman prepares for fitness competition

    The sun isn't even up when Senior Airman Charisse Starr, 6th Force Support Squadron force management technician, steps foot into the gym to begin her daily training workout routine."I've always been into fitness," said Starr. "However, it wasn't until I saw Ms. Nathalia Melo grace the cover of a

  • MacDill Airmen help rescue 5 in Tampa Bay

    It was Saturday, April 7, 2018 and for the 6th Security Forces Squadron marine patrol unit, it was like any other day. They were routinely conducting patrols around the 7.2 mile coastline of MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.Every weekend, boaters make their way onto the water to enjoy the mid-70

  • MacDill ALS: Ready, flexible, innovative

    Although many of the Air Force’s education and training courses have been put on hold, the 6th Force Support Squadron’s Airman Leadership School instructor team remains diligent. Their ultimate goal is to ensure that their students will be given the same high quality training they need to join the

  • MacDill base chapel receives donation from President Bush

    It is not an everyday occurrence to receive a letter from a former president of the United States and his family requesting that something be donated on their behalf. Steve Angelozzi, a retired federal Department of Defense employee with 33 years of experience with the U.S. Navy, received one such